Cartoonist Lex Fajardo

Our guest is Alexis E. Fajardo, better known as Lex Fajardo, an Eisner Award-winning cartoonist, creator of the Kid Beowulf graphic novel series, and editorial director at the Charles M. Schulz Studio. Inspired by mythology, monsters, and epic adventures, Lex is here to talk about the new Kid Beowulf Kickstarter, the enduring appeal of graphic novels, and what it's like helping carry on the creative legacy of Charles Schulz while creating worlds of his own.

The Drive with Daedalus Howell is a weekday afternoon radio show airing from 3–6 p.m. on 95.5 FM in Sonoma County. Hosted by writer, filmmaker and newspaper editor Daedalus Howell, the program blends lively conversation, interviews, music and local culture with a wry, curious take on the people, ideas and stories shaping the North Bay and beyond. These are the highlights from throughout the week. Visit dhowell.com.